A cross section of residents who recounted their experiences in an interview told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the 2023 elections appeared to be the most peaceful so far.

Malam Useni Dauda, a resident of the FCT who resides at the Ushafa area of Bwari expressed joy for being able to exercise his franchise for the candidates of his choice.

“From the accreditation to the voting in my polling unit was peaceful and orderly, I thank God,” Dauda said.

He said that contrary to the news and rumours, the election turned out well, I believe in a changed and renewed Nigeria,” he said.

Mr Bassey Ubong, another resident of the Gwarinpa axis who casted his vote in Bwari said he was committed to a changed and transformed Nigeria.

“I have never been optimistic for a renewed Nigeria like this, despite the distance of my residence to my polling unit, I had to sleep over in Bwari to cast my vote on Feb. 25.

“Indeed this election is historic, it has marked a change and the turnout was impressive,” Ubong said.

He said though he casted his vote at about 4.30 pm it was worth the long wait.

Another resident, Mrs Grace Momoh who casted her vote at a suburb close to Niger State, Garam axis in Bwari said everything about the election turned out good.

“I am very happy to be among the people to make a change in this country.

“I have exercised my franchise as a citizen with no fear, I pray the results turn out well,” Momoh said. (NAN)